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294 road traffic accidents were reported in Gozo be- tween July and September 2026, a decrease of 9% com- pared with the same period last year, according to figures published by the National Statistics Office (NSO). Gozo registered 29 fewer accidents than in the third quarter of 2025, recording the largest percentage decrease among Malta and Gozo. Moreover, no road fatalities were recorded in Gozo dur- ing the period. Of the 294 accidents, 261 involved no injuries, down by 15 cases or 5.4% year-on-year. The remaining 33 accidents involved injuries, a decrease of 14 cases or 29.8% com- pared with the corresponding quarter in 2025. Victoria records most accidents Victoria registered the high- est number of road traffic ac- cidents in Gozo, with 83 cases reported during the three- month period. Xewkija followed with 52 accidents, while Xagħra re- corded 38. Several localities registered fewer than five accidents, including Kerċem, Għasri, Fontana and San Lawrenz. Gozo and Comino record largest decrease Across Malta and Gozo, 3,909 road traffic accidents were reported during the third quarter of 2026, rep- resenting a decrease of 0.2% compared with the same pe- riod last year. The number of casualties fell by 18.4% to 319, while four fatalities were recorded nationally, three males and one female. SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2026 • ISSUE 118 • PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY gozotoday Personal Loans HOME MAKEOVER? Compe ve Interest Rates All loans are subject to normal bank lending criteria and final approval from the Bank. The term of the loan must not go beyond re rement age. Cau on! Borrowing money costs money. Issued by Bank of Valle a p.l.c. 58, Triq San Żakkarija, Il-Belt Valle a VLT 1130. Bank of Valle a p.l.c. is regulated by the MFSA and licensed to carry out the business of banking in terms of the Banking Act (Cap. 371 of the Laws of Malta). Villa Lauri opens in Birkirkara to accommodate Gozitans receiving treatment in Malta CONTINUES PAGE 7 GOZITAN patients travelling to Malta for medical treatment can now stay at a dedicated accommo- dation facility in Birkirkara, follow- ing the inauguration of Villa Lauri by Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri. THE facility, which has opened its doors to patients and their relatives, is intended to provide overnight accommodation and support to Gozitans who need to attend med- ical appointments or receive treat- ment at Mater Dei Hospital and other hospitals in Malta. LAURA CALLEJA lcalleja@mediatoday.com.mt 294 road accidents registered in Gozo over the summer Victoria registers the highest number of road traffic accidents in Gozo, according to NSO figures Victoria registered the highest number of road traffic accidents in Gozo, with 83 cases reported during the three- month period (Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)